IN HER THOUGHTS

Varun Gaba Once upon a time in a small time, there lived a young man named Simon. He was a brave soul, he wore his heart on his sleeves filled with big dreams. However, little did he know his journey would be overshadowed by the pressure and expectations society placed upon him simply because his shoulders were broader and wore pants.  The weight i carry, t he curse of being a man! From an early age, Simon was taught that he must be tough and showing/expressing emotions was a sign of weakness. He was expected to provide for his family, protect them from harm, and be the pillar of strength in the times of trouble. But what about him? This is where his inner battles emanated from, to keep a balance between societal expectations versus preserving his carefree nature. These expectations weighed heavily on his shoulders as he grew older. The more he lost touch with his true nature . As he entered adulthood, the pressure to succeed became overwhelming. Society dictated that he must climb the

  In the depths of a troubled mind, a battle unseen,   Where shadows dance and whispers meet.   A fragile soul, burdened with despair,   Lost in a maze of thoughts unfair.     Mental Health, a delicate thread to hold,   The journey embarked, and only you can make the journey.   It’s scary and adventurous.   In this realm of darkness   Lies haunting thoughts if it is all worth it.     Like a hurricane, emotions crash against each other,   Disappointment opens, like an endless wave.   Eventually, you give up and bite the dust.   We cannot avoid this reality; we must shed some light.     In the depths of despair, there are strengths to be found,   A glimmer of hope that it could reunite.   Reach out to those who are falling,   Because together we remain united through it all.   Let empathy be our guiding star,   To heal the wounds that cut deep.   With open hearts and listening ears,   We'll erase th